Fairways Forest Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

An established, shaded single-family Arlington neighborhood off Rogero Road, minutes to the St Johns Town Center and a public boat ramp.

Single-familyEstablished ArlingtonNear Town Center and the river

Live Market Pulse

63/100
Momentum

Balanced Market (limited data)

Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.

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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

Built fromLive realMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulserealMLS

$355K

Median Price

1.1mo

Supply

54days

Avg DOM

Balanced

Seller Leverage

$161/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Fairways Forest is an established single-family neighborhood in Jacksonville's Arlington area, off Rogero Road, with mature trees and a housing stock that runs from mid-century to later builds. The read is established-value-and-location: shaded Arlington living at a reasonable price, close to downtown, about a dozen minutes to the St Johns Town Center, and near the beaches and a public boat ramp on the river. It is a recognized neighborhood with an active association, so you price the individual house and comp against Arlington."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Fairways Forest market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $355K ($161 per sq ft), with homes averaging 54 days on market and 1.1 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Based on 11 recent closings in live realMLS data.

Fairways Forest is an established single-family neighborhood in the Arlington area of Jacksonville, Duval County, off Rogero Road in the 32277 ZIP code (neighborhoods.com, 2026; NeighborhoodScout, 2026). It sits in the Fairways Forest and Arlington Manor pocket of central Arlington.

The housing stock is well established, with many homes built from the mid-20th century through the 1990s, generally midsize to larger single-family homes (NeighborhoodScout, 2026; Homes.com, 2026). Because the neighborhood developed over decades, condition, updates, and systems age vary from house to house.

Fairways Forest has an active neighborhood association (fairwaysforest.org), and the area is known for its mature, shaded streets (Niche, 2026). Whether a specific home carries mandatory dues varies, so confirm that on the parcel along with what any association covers.

The location is the practical draw: close to downtown Jacksonville, about a dozen minutes to the St Johns Town Center, and near the beaches and a public boat ramp on the St Johns River. Price a home on its condition, lot, and the shade and trees, comparing against the closest Arlington sale.

A Look Inside Fairways Forest

The course, the club, the gates.

Real aerial and on-site photos of Fairways Forest. Swipe to explore the community and its amenities.

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Fairways Forest

Quick Match

Who Fairways Forest is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want an established, shaded single-family home in Arlington at a value price
Buyers who value proximity to downtown, the Town Center, and the river
Buyers comfortable updating an older home and judging it house by house

Probably not for

Buyers who want new construction or a gated, amenity-rich community
Anyone who needs to be in a single-builder subdivision
Buyers unwilling to verify systems on an older home

Market Pulse

How Fairways Forest is performing right now

63/100
momentum

Balanced Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

1.1Months of supplytight

54Median days on marketdays

1 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand

11Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

-11%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from realMLS, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Fairways Forest listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are goingn/a2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Fort Caroline or Jacksonville. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square footn/a2026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now1 : 1active : pending

For sale1

Pending1

Sold 12mo11

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Fairways Forest buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Fairways Forest

Live MLS inventory for Fairways Forest. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

3371 Debussy Road home for sale in Fairways Forest

Active · 54 daysTop listing

$410,000

4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,859 sqft · built 1973

3371 Debussy Road, Jacksonville, 32277

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by HOME REALTY ASSOCIATES INC

3571 Sandburg Road home for sale in Fairways Forest

Pending · 85 days

$445,000

4 bd · 2 ba · 2,321 sqft · built 1972

3571 Sandburg Road, Jacksonville, 32277

Strong resaleRenovatedGolf

Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC

Active and pending Fairways Forest listings as of 2026-06-25, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Fairways Forest on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from realMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Fairways Forest. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Rogero Road / Merrill Road~2 to 5 min · Arlington corridors

St Johns Town Center~12 to 18 min · premier shopping and dining

Downtown Jacksonville~12 to 18 min · west via the Arlington Expressway

Interstate 295 (east beltway)~8 to 14 min · Arlington loop

Jacksonville University~6 to 10 min · on the St Johns River

Public boat ramp / St Johns River~5 to 10 min · river access

Jacksonville Beaches~25 to 35 min · east via Atlantic Blvd

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Fairways Forest (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Duval County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Fairways Forest is served by Duval County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Fairways Forest address.

The takeaway

What actually bears on this purchase, sourced and dated. We do not publish a figure we have not verified.

Recent Developments in Fairways Forest

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Fairways Forest, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThis is an established, built-out neighborhood, so the drivers are the individual home, Duval's tax and insurance environment, and the Arlington corridors, not new subdivision supply.

Established Arlington location near the river

NeutralThe neighborhood's value rests on shaded, established streets close to downtown, the Town Center, and river access; confirm the specific home's systems age and any river-area flood exposure. impact

SignificanceRadius: Arlington / Fort Caroline

Established Arlington location near the river

Duval County millage and homestead

NeutralJacksonville carrying cost depends on the Duval County and City of Jacksonville millage and your homestead status; pull the actual tax line for the home. impact

SignificanceRadius: Jacksonville / Duval County

Duval County millage and homestead

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Fairways Forest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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2024
Taxes
Duval County 2024 millage and assessments
The City of Jacksonville and Duval County set the 2024 millage that determines the county and city portion of the property-tax bill for Jacksonville parcels (Duval County Property Appraiser, 2024). Why it matters: Pull the actual tax line and homestead status for the specific home from the Duval County Property Appraiser, plus the FEMA flood zone and a bindable insurance quote, rather than the seller's estimate. Source
2024
Location
Shaded Arlington pocket near downtown and the river
Fairways Forest is an established Arlington neighborhood off Rogero Road, close to downtown, about a dozen minutes to the St Johns Town Center, and near the beaches and a public boat ramp (neighborhoods.com, 2026; Homes.com, 2026). Why it matters: The mature trees and central Arlington location are the draw; weigh them against the older housing stock's systems and any river-area flood exposure. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

The Strategy

The Fairways Forest buying strategy.

If we were buying in Fairways Forest, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Inspect the older home closely. Roof, windows, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC vary in a decades-old home; price off condition and a current inspection.

Confirm any association and dues. Verify whether the exact parcel carries mandatory dues and what the Fairways Forest association covers.

Pull the flood zone and an insurance quote. Arlington parcels near the river can sit in flood zones; get the zone and a bindable quote during diligence.

Check the trees and drainage. Mature trees are an asset and a maintenance item; confirm drainage and any large-tree issues for the lot.

Comp within Arlington. Compare against the closest recent Arlington sale of similar age and size, not a new-construction listing.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated home here on a shaded lot with a clean inspection and a favorable flood zone.

Biggest Risk

An older home with deferred systems, or a flood-zone and insurance cost the list price did not reflect.

Best Lot

A larger, well-treed lot is the local premium; a smaller or busier-street lot is the value play.

Smart Timing

Arlington value demand is steady, so a prepared buyer can usually negotiate on a home that needs work.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Fairways Forest is an established single-family neighborhood in the Arlington area of Jacksonville, Duval County, off Rogero Road in the 32277 ZIP code, in the Fairways Forest and Arlington Manor pocket (neighborhoods.com, 2026; NeighborhoodScout, 2026). The housing stock runs from mid-century through the 1990s, generally midsize to larger single-family homes on mature, shaded streets, close to downtown, about a dozen minutes to the St Johns Town Center, and near the beaches and a public boat ramp on the St Johns River.

Fairways Forest Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Fairways Forest.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Fairways Forest today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: an older home needing updates

$140K to $325K

An original older home on a shaded lot where you budget for roof, systems, and cosmetic work. Price it on condition and confirm the flood zone and any dues before you write.

Lowest entry

Mid: a move-in-ready updated home

$325K to $400K

A renovated single-family home with newer roof and systems on a good lot, which is what most buyers here want. The shaded Arlington location near the Town Center is the story; pay for genuine condition.

Most inventory

Upper: the larger homes and lots

$400K to $450K

The larger homes on the best-treed lots, fully updated. The premium reflects size and lot; confirm it against the closest Arlington comp and the flood zone.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$355K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$140K to $325K

Entry: an older home needing updates

An original older home on a shaded lot where you budget for roof, systems, and cosmetic work. Price it on condition and confirm the flood zone and any dues before you write.

$325K to $400K

Mid: a move-in-ready updated home

$400K to $450K

Upper: the larger homes and lots

The larger homes on the best-treed lots, fully updated. The premium reflects size and lot; confirm it against the closest Arlington comp and the flood zone.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Fairways Forest, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Updated homes ask about 34% more per square foot than original-condition homes, and they tend to sell faster. In an all-resale market, condition is the single biggest swing in value, which is why reading the renovation math is the whole game.

Asking price per square foot

Renovated$192

Original$143

Median days on market

Renovated85

Original54

From current Fairways Forest listings (renovated 1, original 1); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Fairways Forest holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong

Central Intracoastal West locationStrong

Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong

$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive

All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Fairways Forest

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Fairways Forest sells established, shaded Arlington living minutes from downtown, the Town Center, and the river. The deal is not in a brochure; it is in the older home's condition, the lot, and an Arlington comp set.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

6.6B- · Buy Score

Resale Strength6.6/10

Renovation Risk5.6/10

Location Efficiency7.4/10

Long-Term Defensibility6.2/10

Carrying Cost Advantage6.8/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Fairways Forest is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live realMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live realMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

GolfLake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from realMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

A larger, well-treed lot is the local premium; a smaller or busier-street lot is the value play.
Systems age, condition, and flood zone are the real variables in this established neighborhood.
Comp like-for-like by age within Arlington, not against new construction.

Fairways Forest is a neighborhood of individually built homes rather than a single subdivision, so lot value is driven by size, tree cover, position, the flood zone, and the home's own age and condition. A larger, well-treed lot carries the local premium, while a smaller or busier-street lot is the value play. Because the housing stock spans several decades, the honest approach is to price each home on its inspected condition and flood zone, and to compare it against the closest recent Arlington sale of similar age and size.

The 15-Second Verdict

Fairways Forest in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established, shaded single-family home in Arlington at a value price near downtown and the river.

Strong onLocation and trees: mature streets close to downtown, about a dozen minutes to the Town Center, and near river access.

WatchAn older housing stock and possible river-area flood exposure; verify systems, the flood zone, and any dues.

Not forNew-construction or gated-community buyers, or anyone unwilling to update an older home.

The edgeEstablished Arlington value with trees, where an older home that needs work leaves a prepared buyer negotiating room.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Confirm whether the specific parcel carries mandatory dues and what the association covers.
The value is shaded, established Arlington location, not an amenity set.
Budget the Duval tax line, insurance, and the flood zone alongside the mortgage.

Fairways Forest has an active neighborhood association (fairwaysforest.org); whether a specific home carries mandatory dues varies, so confirm in writing whether the exact parcel has mandatory dues and what the association covers.

Where dues apply, the association typically funds common-area and neighborhood activities; with single-family homes, the owner is responsible for the house and lot. Confirm exact inclusions for the parcel.

Fairways Forest is an established single-family neighborhood with a neighborhood association rather than a gated, amenity-campus community; confirm any shared facilities with the association.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Fairways Forest buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxDuval County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Fairways Forest.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Fairways Forest

Thinking of selling in Fairways Forest?

Your buyer is cross-shopping Arlington's established neighborhoods, so sell what is specific: your home's age and updates, the shaded lot, the flood zone, any association status, and the proximity to downtown, the Town Center, and the river.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Fairways Forest, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Fort Caroline, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Fairways Forest home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Fairways Forest matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

See homes for sale in Fairways Forest on the map →

Real comps, not a Zestimate.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Duval County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,609/mo

Duval County typical true cost to own

$110/mo

Duval County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm before you offer

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Duval County scorecard.

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Fairways Forest Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Fairways Forest is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.1 months of supply, a median asking price of $410,000, and homes go under contract in about 55 days.

1.1

Months supply

$410,000

Median list

$355,000

Median sold

$143

Per sqft

Days on mkt

1/1/11

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32277 ZIP is $283,692, about 5.2% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fairways Forest?

It is an established single-family neighborhood in the Arlington area of Jacksonville off Rogero Road, in the 32277 ZIP code (neighborhoods.com, 2026; NeighborhoodScout, 2026).

What kinds of homes are in Fairways Forest?

Established, generally midsize to larger single-family homes, with many built from the mid-20th century through the 1990s (NeighborhoodScout, 2026).

Does Fairways Forest have an association?

It has an active neighborhood association (fairwaysforest.org). Whether a specific home carries mandatory dues varies; confirm with the association and for the parcel.

Is Fairways Forest near the St Johns Town Center?

Yes. It is about a dozen minutes from the St Johns Town Center, and close to downtown and the beaches (Homes.com, 2026).

Is there river access nearby?

Yes. The area is near a public boat ramp on the St Johns River, with Jacksonville University on the river close by (Homes.com, 2026).

What is the flood and insurance picture?

Arlington parcels near the river can sit in FEMA flood zones, so pull the zone and a bindable insurance quote on the exact home during diligence.

Should I be careful buying an older home here?

Yes, in a good way: on a mid-century home, confirm the roof, windows, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC ages and budget accordingly.

What schools serve Fairways Forest?

Jacksonville is served by Duval County Public Schools, with assignments set by address. Verify the exact zoned schools with the district before you rely on it.

Why is it called Fairways Forest?

The name reflects the area's wooded, established character in central Arlington; confirm any specific origin locally, as we do not publish history we have not verified.

Is Fairways Forest a good value?

It is an established, shaded Arlington option near downtown and the river. The value depends on the individual home's age, condition, and flood zone, so inspect and comp by age before deciding.

How far is downtown?

Downtown Jacksonville is roughly 12 to 18 minutes west via the Arlington Expressway.

Are the lots large here?

Many lots are well treed and established; sizes vary, so confirm the lot dimensions and any large-tree maintenance for the specific home.

Who is the best real estate agent for Fairways Forest?

The best agent for Fairways Forest is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Fairways Forest.

How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Fairways Forest?

Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Fairways Forest and the wider Jacksonville area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Fairways Forest?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Fairways Forest purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Fairways Forest?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want an established, shaded single-family home in Arlington at a value priceExcellent fit

You value proximity to downtown, the Town Center, and the riverExcellent fit

You will inspect an older home and judge it house by houseExcellent fit

You want new construction or a gated, amenity-rich communityProbably not

You want a single-builder subdivisionProbably not

You are unwilling to verify systems on an older homeProbably not

Get the inside read on Fairways Forest

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Fairways Forest home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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Fairways Forest Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

The 60-Second Overview

The course, the club, the gates.

Who Fairways Forest is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Fairways Forest is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Fairways Forest

Fairways Forest on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Fairways Forest

Established Arlington location near the river

Duval County millage and homestead

Duval County 2024 millage and assessments

Shaded Arlington pocket near downtown and the river

The Fairways Forest buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Fairways Forest.

What ~$355K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Fairways Forest holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Fairways Forest

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Fairways Forest is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Fairways Forest in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Fairways Forest buy.

Thinking of selling in Fairways Forest?

In Fairways Forest, condition and view decide your number

What is your Fairways Forest home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Fairways Forest Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Fairways Forest?

Get the inside read on Fairways Forest

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